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California Golden Bears Set to Face Clemson Tigers at Raider Arena

As the California Golden Bears prepare to take on the Clemson Tigers at Raider Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Golden Bears have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In their last game against the Horned Frogs, they struggled offensively, scoring only 48 points with a field goal percentage of 41 and a three-point percentage of 31. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was notably low at 0.38, indicating difficulties in ball handling and playmaking.


Dec 9, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  California Golden Bears guard Keonte Kennedy (3) makes a three-point basket against the Butler Bulldogs during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

However, looking back two games prior against the Bobcats, the Golden Bears displayed better control with an improved assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly 1 and a higher three-point shooting accuracy at around 44 percent. They managed to put up 55 points but still fell short by four points.


In their encounter with the Jaguars three games ago, California showed resilience by scoring more effectively with 66 points on a field goal percentage of approximately 43 and an impressive free throw performance hitting over 82 percent from the line. Their defense also stepped up with five blocks but turnovers remained an issue as they gave up possession twenty times.


The upcoming game's venue, Raider Arena in Niceville, Florida might present additional challenges for both teams due to its neutral location; neither team will have home-court advantage which often plays a significant role in basketball dynamics.


Fans should look for improvements in ball security and offensive execution from California if they hope to secure a win against Clemson Tigers. The team's ability to convert from beyond the arc while minimizing turnovers could be key factors that determine whether they can emerge victorious this time around.


The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for November 26th at Raider Arena and fans can catch all the action live on FloSports network starting at 21:00 UTC (16:00 local time).

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